Just 20 miles north of Saratoga, this river has whitewater all season long. Thanks to the cooperation of the power company, we have releases every day from May to September. The put-in has a large eddy, which is great to warm up. The river has two sections of rapids. The upper section has an excellent surf wave river right just down from the put-in. The first wave will surf you all day long. Right behind that wave is a more trashy one called the Vesuvius. The second section, which is preceded by about a 1/2 mile of flat water, has a great play hole on river left, just past the bridge. The take-out is on the left just before the confluence with the Hudson River. If you paddle up the Hudson and under the bridge, there are some strong currents and eddy lines in the Room of Doom. Just above the Room of Doom is Rockwell Falls – a Class V waterfall. There is a parking and picnic area at the take-out with an outfitter shop. Shuttles are available from the take-out to the put-in for a small fee.

Drive north from Saratoga on Rte 9N through the Town of Corinth. Continue on Rte 9N to the Town of Lake Luzerne. At the traffic light before Stewart’s make a left onto East River Dr. Continue along the Hudson River into town. Make a left onto County Rte 4 and go over the bridge. Make the next left just before the railroad tracks onto Old Corinth Rd. The take-out is at the end of the road.Directions: Stewart’s Dam – Put-In

From the take-out drive out to County Rte 4 and make a left. Go over the railroad tracks and drive along the Sacandaga River. Make your second left onto South Shore Rd (County Rte 7) and continue past the dirt parking lot on your right. Make a left at the stop sign and the put-in is through the gate just down the road on the left. Unload here and park back up the road at the dirt lot.

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Johnny Miller’s Adventure Guide: Saratoga Springs

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This is your local source for outdoor recreation in Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County. Located in Upstate New York, there are over 40 multi-sport adventure destinations for kayaking, biking, hiking, walking and running online. Choose an adventure and go have fun for a couple of hours, it feels great to be outside. So, if you are looking for a perfect recreation spot, you can find it here in Saratoga Springs!

Saratoga County, located south of the Adirondack Mountains and 30 minutes from Lake George, is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast. There are over 100 miles of lakes and rivers for all levels of paddlers. The Hudson and Mohawk Rivers make up approximately half of Saratoga County's border. Trail runners, walkers, and mountain bikers can explore the numerous trails, recently protected by dedicated land preservation groups. The mountains in the northern portion of the county are part of the Adirondack State Park and are a great challenge for all levels of hikers. The rolling countryside, throughout the region, will keep road bikers spinning for miles. Enjoy your Adventure - Johnny Miller